Illinois Lawmakers Take Steps to
Increase Islamic Influence
CBN
news 6 22 16
The Illinois legislature has approved a bill that would give
unelected Muslim-Americans a formal voice in state government.
If the governor signs the bill, Illinois
would be the first state to pass such a law. The measure creates a 21-member
advisory council of Muslims to give them influence on state policy.
The governor and legislative leaders would
appoint the Muslim council members.
The Chicago Tribune quotes one Islamic leader who's pushing for the new body
and says all governors in America should have an Islamic council.
"Given all that is going on with the
misinterpretation about Islam and the interests and concerns of the
Muslim-American community, it's almost obligatory on behalf of a governor of
this state and all governors to have such a body," Chicago lawyer Kareem
Irfan said.
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